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My dog has sudden circular bumps after being outside. Is it parvo?

Updated on September 23, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 75 lbs

My dog has circular swollen bumps on his body. They just showed up within in an hour I noticed them. No hair is missing no redness under the fur. I noticed after he came in from outside so I was thinking maybe a reaction to something outside. He has also had parvo. He beat it about six months ago. I was also wondering if the parvo virus stays inside the dogs body and could that be causing this outbreak?

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Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on December 20, 2016

No, a previous episode of parvo would not be expected to bring out such a reaction 0 this is more likely contact with something irritant or insect bites/stings; most cases resolve within a few hours but if swelling becomes severe or affects her face/throat you should seek urgent veterinary assessment
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